Dj Akio to Thrill Fans at World of Sounds Concert

Johannesburg-based R&B DJ and entertainer DJ Akio will be coming to Uganda for the world of sounds concert featuring Craig David that will take place at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala on 29^th August,2025.

The DJ, who is of Japanese and Dutch heritage, is one of the most respected Djs and international events organizers in South.

He is also a creative director and has experience in hip-hop and youth development initiatives in his home country and has featured in vast international music events across the world. 

The organizers of the World of Sounds introduced a segment known as Jukebox that will be curated by Dj Akio. It will be a fan engagement session.

The World of Sounds concert series successfully debuted on October 6, 2023, at the Kampala Serena Hotel.

Akio’s passion for R&B started in his childhood, growing up in the 90s, which he considers the golden era of R&B. He began as a hip-hop DJ but always loved R&B, often playing it as opening sets for other DJs.

He is known for creating memorable experiences with a mix of R&B, dancehall, Amapiano, and Afro House.  Akio’s DJ style is versatile, ranging from slow jams to uptempo grooves, and he is known for building the energy of the crowd throughout the night. 

Apart from Craig David, the World of Sounds show will feature Uganda’s R $ B artistes such as Benon & Vampos, Steve Keys, Irene Ntale, Naava Gray, Juliana Kanyomozi, Unknown Prosper and  Laika Music.